Criminal charges were filed against agent Mike Kobeissi who allegedly tried to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire.

Another Southern California realtor has been charged with price gouging victims of the wildfires in Southern California, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. The realtor, who is not named,

The agent allegedly offered a Glendale home to a family displaced by the Eaton Fire for more than 50% above the listed rent. She denies the allegations.

California AG accuses real estate agent Mike Kobeissi of price gouging, raising a house rent by 38% after the Eaton Fire. The DOJ has issued warnings and stresses the importance of reporting such violations.

A family that was evacuated during the fire inquired about renting a home in Glendale, but the agent allegedly offered the family a rental price that exceeded the list price by more than 50%.

Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday a Los Angeles-area real estate agent is being charged with price-gouging, accused of trying to rent a home in Glendale for 50% more than the listing price to a family evacuated in the Eaton Fire.